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Leisure, Dec 2003, 6.99, 384 pp.
ISBN: 0843952202
In 1158 England, Lord Gautier asks his daughter Elsbeth, who he has not seen in years, if she really wants to become a nun. However, Gautier denies her wish to never marry because a contract exists that allies him with a powerful family. Elsbeth knows her duty, but begs release anyway. Her father forces the marriage between Elsbeth and Lord Hugh of Jerusalem, who overheard the debate.
Her plan is simple as she cannot overtly destroy her marriage so she thinks she can coax her spouse into repudiating her by persuading Lord Hugh to delay consummation of their vows. Hugh initially agrees because he plans to win her love as nothing less will suit for him.
The tale starts and remains at a snail's pace as Claudia Dain introduces her key threesome and the impact of the Church on life in the twelfth century. The story line towards the middle goes into full throttle and never looks back. Still the refreshing key to THE TEMPTATION is the powerful look inside the religious elements that serve as the prime conflict between the lead couple. Ms Dain provides a deep look at how the Church is involved in almost everything inside a warm love story.
Harriet Klausner
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Harriet Klausner, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Time/era of story
- Distant past/middle ages
Seduction/coercion/force
Yes
How seduced/forced?
- loving persuasion
Marriage/Married
Yes
Marriage subplot:
- married off against wishes
- marriage of convenience spurring real love
Virgin, dramatically devirginized
Yes
First time for
- her
Who seduces whom?
- woman seducing man
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
What % of story is romance related?
- 80%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- significantly more dialog than descript
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